Category: Saving Energy
Is electric heating a good choice for the modern home?
When you are deciding on the main type of heating you will have in your home there are basically four options, gas, oil, solid fuel or electric. More recently there is also the greener option of solar panels and ground or air source heat pumps however these on their own are unlikely to provide all…
Save money by changing the lighting in your home
Most homeowners are eager to save money on their electricity and gas bills wherever possible and a simple way that some savings can be made is to look at the type of lighting in the home and whether it is economical in terms of energy efficiency. The traditional incandescent light bulbs that were a common…
Green Electronics
With going “green” being the new global mantra, home-owners are increasingly switching to power saving mechanisms to minimize household costs. Household electronics and appliances are a lot more energy efficient than they were generations ago. Although, the sheer increase in the quantity of appliances and devices in use throughout the country mean that energy saving…